How many variable segments are present in the basic structure of antibody molecules?
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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Solution
The correct option is D Four Although the general structure of all antibodies is very similar, a small region at the tip of the protein is extremely variable. This variable region is present at the end of both light chains and both heavy chains, thereby giving 4 such variable regions in each antibody.